Dorchester Illustration 2248 Patent Medicine Bottle

Posted on May 8, 2016 by earltaylor

2248 rock and tar bottle found n Blake House dig

 

Dorchester Illustration no. 2248  Patent Medicine Bottle from Blake House Site

The bottle shown as today’s illustration was found in the archaeological dig at the Blake House site on Columbia Road.  When the house was moved to its current site in 1895, surrounding homeowners were encouraged to contribute solid fill to the fill the area that had been excavated for the construction of the new cellar for the support of the house.  The bottle is an example of patent medicine sold over the counter to cure a variety of ills.  I am guessing rock and tar was derived from petroleum.

Hear more about the archaeology of Boston, and how Boston’s history can be told through artifacts on Sunday, May 15th at 2 pm at the Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street.  Joseph Bagley, the city archaeologist, will talk about his new book The History of Boston in 50 Artifacts.

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Dorchester lllustration 2245 Dorchester Trolley

Posted on May 1, 2016 by earltaylor

2247 Dorchester Trolley

Dorchester Illustration no. 2247

Today we have a photo of a Dorchester trolley car and crew ca. 1900.

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May 15, 2016 Dorchester Historical Society – The History of Boston in 50 Artifacts

Posted on April 30, 2016 by earltaylor

book cover History of Boston in 50 artifacts

2 pm, Sunday, May 15th at 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA  02125

The Dorchester Historical Society’s program for May is a talk by Joe Bagley, the city archaeologist, and his new book The History of Boston in 50 Artifacts.  Joe highlights a fascinating hodge-podge of history–from ancient fishing grounds to Jazz Age red-light districts–and demonstrates how these objects offer a unique and accessible introduction to Boston’s history and physical culture.

The Society will take a few minutes at the beginning of the meeting to hold its annual meeting.  Then we will hand the floor over to Joe.

 

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Sad Day for Preservation

Posted on April 27, 2016 by earltaylor
The attached photos show a demolition and the appearance of the building prior to today.
It makes sad to lose an unusual property that is so evocative of our past.
Earl Taylor884 Adams Street 4-25-16 and before
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Dorchester Illustration 2246 Lyman Fountain

Posted on April 24, 2016 by earltaylor

2246 Lyman Fountain original

Dorchester Illustration no. 2246

Today’s illustration is a scan of an illustration published  in Proceedings of the Dedication of the Fountain on Eaton Square, Ward 24, October 24, 1885, in memory of Theodore Lyman, Jr., Mayor of Boston in 1834-35. Boston: Printed by Order of the City Council, 1886.

If you have ever wondered what the fountain on Bowdoin Street at the bottom of Meeting House Hill looked like, here you have it.

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Dorchester Illustration 2245 Laban Pratt House

Posted on April 17, 2016 by earltaylor

2245 Laban Pratt House from American Architect and Building News

Dorchester Illustration no. 2245

The Laban Pratt Laban house on Pope’s Hill appeared in American Architect and Building News, March 11, 1882, vol. XI, no. 326 following p. 138

Laban Pratt (1829-1923) was a prominent manufacturer and lumber merchant at Port Norfolk who lived on Pope’s Hill at the corner of Train and Boutwell Streets overlooking Dorchester Bay.

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Dorchester Illustration 2244 stone excavated at Four Corners

Posted on April 10, 2016 by earltaylor

2244 stone at corner of Washington and Bowdoin Streets dug from excavation for new housing nearby

Dorchester Illustration no. 2244

The stone in today’s picture was excavated when foundation work was begun about a year ago at a development at Four Corners.  The stone is now located at the southeast corner of Washington and Bowdoin Streets but appears to have come from the development now under construction between Washington Street and Bowdoin Avenue on the north side of the intersection at approximately 324-336 Washington Street.  The stone has been described as a corner-stone, but it looks to me as if it may have had another purpose.  Please let us know if you have ideas.

Note:

The Dorchester Historical Society will host a program to mark the birthday of Edward Everett on Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U S. Senate.

Edward Everett, who was born in Dorchester, was elected to United States Senate and served from March 4, 1853 until June 1, 1854. Among his many achievements as a preeminent public man of the nineteenth century, Everett’s career included ten years in the House of Representatives, four years as governor of Massachusetts, an appointment as United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain from 1841-1845, and, briefly, Secretary of State.

At the Kennedy Institute, whose mission is to educate the public about the important role of the Senate in our government and encourage participatory democracy and civil discourse, visitors will learn about the history of the Senate through the use of interactive technology and have the opportunity to become a senator in training.

 

DHS has arranged for a specially guided tour for its members, and has secured a group admission rate of $8. Tickets will be available for purchase soon at the Society’s website, www.dorchesterhistoricalsocietyblog.org. Members will also receive an invitation in the mail.

Join us as one of Dorchester’s oldest institutions pays a visit to its newest.

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June 12, 2016, Dorchester House Tour

Posted on April 7, 2016 by admin

Dot House Tour Save the Date 2016

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Dorchester Illustration 2243 Edward Everett Statue knocked cover

Posted on April 3, 2016 by earltaylor

2243 Edward Everett statute toppled

Dorchester Illustration no. 2243

Before Edward Everett’s statue was moved to Richardson Park, it stood in a traffic circle at Edward Everett Square.  Today’s photo shows the statue toppled by a passing motorist in 1931.

Caption on verso: Motorist Fells Statute of Statesman. The 15-foot bronze statue of Edward Everett, famous statesman, standing in Edward Everett Square in Dorchester, Mass., was knocked face downward when a speeding motor car struck the base.  Workmen are seen above as they attempted to replace the likeness. 3/2/31  ACME NEWS

Note:

The Dorchester Historical Society will host a program to mark the birthday of Edward Everett on Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U S. Senate.

Edward Everett, who was born in Dorchester, was elected to United States Senate and served from March 4, 1853 until June 1, 1854. Among his many achievements as a preeminent public man of the nineteenth century, Everett’s career included ten years in the House of Representatives, four years as governor of Massachusetts, an appointment as United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain from 1841-1845, and, briefly, Secretary of State.

At the Kennedy Institute, whose mission is to educate the public about the important role of the Senate in our government and encourage participatory democracy and civil discourse, visitors will learn about the history of the Senate through the use of interactive technology and have the opportunity to become a senator in training.

DHS has arranged for a specially guided tour for its members, and has secured a group admission rate of $8. Tickets will be available for purchase soon at the Society’s website, www.dorchesterhistoricalsocietyblog.org. Members will also receive an invitation in the mail

Join us as one of Dorchester’s oldest institutions pays a visit to its newest.

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Dorchester Illustration 2242 Statue of Edward Everett

Posted on March 27, 2016 by earltaylor

2242 Statue of Edward Everett

Dorchester Illustration no. 2242

Edward Everett’s statue stands in Richardson Park at Edward Everett Square (the intersection of Columbia Road, Boston Street, Massachusetts Avenue and Cottage Street).  It was originally located in the Boston Public Garden but was moved to Dorchester, because Edward Everett was born in a house at this intersection (where the Dunkin Donuts is now).

The Dorchester Historical Society will host a program to mark the birthday of Edward Everett on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U S. Senate.

Edward Everett, who was born in Dorchester, was elected to United States Senate and served from March 4, 1853 until June 1, 1854. Among his many achievements as a preeminent public man of the nineteenth century, Everett’s career included ten years in the House of Representatives, four years as governor of Massachusetts, an appointment as United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain from 1841-1845, and, briefly, Secretary of State.

At the Kennedy Institute, whose mission is to educate the public about the important role of the Senate in our government and encourage participatory democracy and civil discourse, visitors will learn about the history of the Senate through the use of interactive technology and have the opportunity to become a senator in training.

DHS has arranged for a specially guided tour for its members, and has secured a group admission rate of $8. Tickets will be available for purchase soon at the Society’s website, www.dorchesterhistoricalsocietyblog.org. Members will also receive an invitation in the mail

Join us as one of Dorchester’s oldest institutions pays a visit to its newest.

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